Friedrich Merz has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it grapples with the new Trump ...

The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to ...

The leader of the conservative Christian Democrats celebrated as exit polls indicated they had won Sunday’s election, which ...

Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday he had invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ...

The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.

Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country ...

Friedrich Merz wants to form a government by Easter, but will face significant hurdles as he tries to find a compromise over ...

Friedrich Merz may create a new European military alliance.

Friedrich Merz said that Europe needed to “achieve independence from the United States, step by step.” That won’t be easy, ...

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany’s conservative opposition, achieved a modest victory in the national election. The ...